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Senator Mike Hilgers Elected Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral

Senator Mike Hilgers Elected Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral

Senator Mike Hilgers Photo: WNAX


The 2021 Nebraska Legislative session began its ninety-day run this week with reorganization and election of officers on the first day.
Senator Mike Hilgers of Lincoln put his name in nomination to be Speaker, saying the legislature has a unique role in the state…

Hilgers says Senators hear from people all across the state….

Hilgers says the Unicameral can provide a bright future for the state…

There were no other candidates and Hilgers was confirmed by a voice vote. He replaces Senator Jim Scheer of Norfolk who was term limited.

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